Actress Renee Zellweger has said she "does not understand" the publicity surrounding the weight she gained to play the role of Bridget Jones.

The star, currently filming Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason, told Vogue: "When the film came out, the question I was asked most was about my weight."

"And again it's happening. I don't understand the obsession.

Zellweger will next be seen on screen in Cold Mountain, which opens in the UK on Boxing Day.

Coldplay wrote Cash song

Rock band Coldplay have revealed they wrote a song for legendary singer Johnny Cash before he died.

Cash was due to fly out to Los Angeles to record the vocals but he died just a week before.

Coldplay's lead singer, Chris Martin, told the band's official website they were huge fans of the blues singer.

"We recorded it with Rick Rubin... and all that was missing was his vocals. It's really sad," said Martin.

Judge holds off on tapes decision

A US federal court has refused to lift a ban on sending out preview copies of films nominated for awards to competition judges.

District Judge Michael Mukasey said he would wait until the full hearing on Wednesday in Manhattan to make a decision.

The Motion Picture Association of America originally barred copies from being sent out amidst piracy fears but small film companies fear they will miss out.

Independent filmmakers are suing the MPAA, saying the ban inhibits competition - the group said a recent deal to lift the ban for Oscar voters did not resolve the issue.

Celebrity items go up for online auction

A celebrity auction to raise money for a US campaign group takes place at online auction site eBay on Sunday.

Elton John, Radiohead, Led Zeppelin and Red Hot Chili Peppers memorabilia will be up for sale from 14.00 EST (19.00 GMT) to raise money for People for the American way, which fights for legal and social justice in the US.

Items include the original artwork for Led Zeppelin's 1973 album Houses of the Holy, an autographed pair of Bette Midler's Gucci loafers and a pair of Elton John's sunglasses.

A signed Ramones poster and an acoustic guitar autographed by the Eagles are also up for grabs. The sale runs until Sunday 7 December.

6 Music launches new chart

BBC digital radio station 6 Music is launching a new album chart show specifically for new music on Saturday.

Artists will only be eligible for entry into the chart if they have never been in the UK album chart before.

"The music in the 6 Music Chart will be unique - a snapshot of our musical future. It will focus on real music that people are buying before those artists become established," said presenter Vic McGlynn.

The 6 Music Chart will be on Saturdays from 16,00 - 18.00 and will be repeated on Sundays from 07.00 - 09.00.